2005 Acura TL Review
Price Range:Â $4,989 - $5,800





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Luxurious interior, long list of standard equipment, powerful V6 engine, slick-shifting six-speed manual, pleasant blend of ride comfort and fun, superb sound system.
Cons
- Can't match the athleticism of some German rivals, V6 could use more low-end torque.
What’s new
The front seatbelt buckles are now mounted to the seat frame, and sensors in the front-passenger seat alert the driver when an occupant is out of a safe position for the side airbag.
Edmunds says
Luxurious, extremely well equipped and enjoyable to drive, the stylish TL should be on your test-drive list if you're shopping for a sedan under $40K.
For sale nearby
50 listings
- $5,800good price$1,901 below market
- 134,720 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- MetroStars Auto Group (5 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Plainfield, NJ
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 19UUA66255A070056
Stock: A070056
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-21-2024 - $4,989good price$1,857 below market
- 173,489 miles
- 1 accident, 8 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- Dash Auto Gallery Inc (18 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Newark, NJ
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 19UUA66255A022024
Stock: 022024
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.77 per gallon for premium unleaded in New Jersey.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey
$218/mo  for TL 3.2
TL 3.2
vs
$156/mo
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Acura TL Reviews
Owner Reviews
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2005 Acura TL
5 out of 5 starsbradyoung, 12/11/2012
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
I bought this car brand new back in 2005.
Mechanically it's worked great.
I've only had to do basic maintenance on the car such as batteries, belts, fluids, etc.
I did have a power steering hose to begin leaking that I had repaired.
6 months later I get a recall notice from Acura and they reimburse me for the cost of the repairs and install a new power steering hose.
This car now … has 162,000 miles on it and it's doing great.
I just wish the newer TL's looked as good because I would buy another.
The only down side has been tire wear.
This car does like to go through some tires about every 25 to 30K miles.
The tire wear is based upon normal driving.
Best Car I ever owned
5 out of 5 starsedmundsposter8, 08/06/2012
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
I've had this car since 2005 and have had zero issues with reliability.
I still receive alot of positive accolades for the navigation and bluetooth phone considering this was back in 2005.
If you take care of the car with regular intervals of maintenance there will be no issues.
The best part is there are millions of local Honda/Acura repairs shops that are highly competitive which makes … repair costs a fraction of what you pay at the Dealership
Great Car but Some Flaws
4.5 out of 5 starscooldiesel, 07/06/2013
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
I bought my 2005 Acura TL with about 90K miles on it. For the most part the car is fantastic, feels very high quality and rides excellent. At 80 MPH - typical cruising speed in Los Angeles when not stuck in traffic - the car feels as if it is on rails, and is very quite.
Some people
on internet forums have complained about squeeks and rattles from the windows in
the doors when driving. … I have found that this is true, but not to the point where it is a problem.
The 6-speed transmission model which I have is probably not the best. The shifter is clunky, and the engine not suited to a manual since it has very little low-end torque.
TL Junkie
5 out of 5 starsbgump, 02/02/2011
2005 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
This is the second TL we have owned and
I think once you own a TL you are hooked. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this car. It is such a pleasure to drive and so comfortable. A very reliable car. In the winter my husband puts snow tires on the car and I have absolutely no problems getting around the hills of Pennsylvania. We love the TL so much that we are thinking about … trading it in for a 2012. This car has been so reliable that we don't even look at other makes of cars because we know we will be disappointed in the quality.
2005 TL Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $33,100 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $218/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the TL include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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